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    Leaking oil from I believe a compression fitting.

    1995 4.3L Mercruiser Sea Ray Fired up the engine for the first time this year and a cold one at that. Oil started leaking from this part. Wondering if its just a simple compression fitting?:confused: Should I just tighten it up or order a new part? If I need a new part where could I get it? Its...
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    Garboard Plug replacement/recommendation

    Fellow boaters, I'm in need off help picking out a new garboard drain assembly or which one I could order off iboats.:joyous: (or elsewhere if they don't have the specific size) Also would prefer it to be in bronze and not brass. Boat will be in freshwater only. I removed my previous one with...
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    PVS plug, High Five. What size are you running?

    I currently have the 23P High Five. Has excellent hole shot, but has the small hole plugs. Was thinking of drilling out the plastic and making them mediums. If I dont like it I can just buy new plastic inserts and go back. Curious what others are running for PVS size with their boats. Lots of...
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    Identify this part.

    1995 sea ray Mercrsuier 4.3L. I pulled off my transom this year and doing all the seals, gimball etc.. This is the first time I've done all this, but after pulling everything this little guy was on the ground. Now normally I keep a pretty clean floor, but for the life of me I have no idea if...
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    Shift cable. Is my location correct.

    I have a 4.3L Merc alpha 1 gen 2. 1995. I am currently replacing my shift cable. Pulled out the previous one with string attached. When I attached to new cable it broke, of course. I have read the manuals and gotten put the cable in the current placement the best to my...
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    Lower Shift Cable, Can you remove the plastic head and lubricate?

    I have a 4.3L Merc alpha 1 gen 2. I have taken apart the whole shift assembly and lubricated it. Disconnected each cable and continuously pulled the lever. I wish I would have just hit the choke button from the beginning and I would have known right then it was this cable. I know its the one...
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    High Five owners. Prop experts. Merc 4.3

    Got a new/used prop from a prop shop. Shop said I can return it if I?m unhappy. Said he was pretty sure I?d love this prop and got a really good price on it. I currently have a 1995 Sea Ray 185 with a 4.3L Mercruiser. I?m fairly certain my outdrive has a 1.82 ratio. Alpha 1 Gen 2. I previously...
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    Prop repair in MN or Online

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    What is this called? Window welt?

    There is already a rubber weatherstrip between the window and the frame and then theres this. It feels like foam. As its starting to flake fairly bad I'd like to replace it. Any ideas where I can order some as well?
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    alternator recomendation for merc 4.3

    I have a 1995 sea ray 185 5 series with a mercruiser 4.3L I noticed that my gauge was reading 11.2v when the engine was running. I tested the battery with the voltmeter at 12.77v while engine was stopped. While running battery was at 12.4. I tested the alternator directly and it tested 12.5v...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 U Joint

    I'm considering taking apart the upper housing of my Alpha for grease. After watching the video it appears there were no zerks for grease. Are there grease zerks on the Ujoints on these drives or are they sealed and don't require grease. Installing Mercruiser Alpha drive - YouTube Thank you...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Impeller Change question

    I'm planning on changing out my impeller today. I've watched the videos and it appears to be pretty straight forward. The only question I have is do you put the boat in drive prior to removing the lower unit? The video says to have the lower end shifter in gear when you re-attach, but none of...
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    Spring preparation, part identificaion and fluids. Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 Gen II

    Hello, I currently have a 1995 Sea Ray 185 5 series with a mercruiser 4.3 alpha one-gen II outdrive. I need help with fluids, part orders, part identification. Here is the list so far. I’m trying to be as prepared for the spring as I can if you can answer just one question it would be helpful...
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    Spring prep final inspections and questions. need help with bimini, steering wheel

    I have a 1995 Sea Ray 185 5 series with Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha Gen II. I need help with bimini choice, steering wheel and battery question. Here is the list so far. I’m trying to be as prepared for the spring as I can if you can answer just one question it would be helpful. I’m only asking the...
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    New to forum, buying a used boat.

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    New to forum, buying a used boat.

    Re: New to forum, buying a used boat. Well just wanted to say thanks again for all the advice you guys have provided me with and will hopefully continue to do so in the future!!! Just got in from making engine noises with a can of beer in my hand sitting down in the new boat! Here’s the story...
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    New to forum, buying a used boat.

    And so the journey begins. Hello all and happy boating! I?ve had my mind set for a long time on getting a boat and finally just got the approval that it?s ok to get one. I really wanted to get one at the end of last season, but I had to buy a shiny round thing, which postponed it until this...
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